| -It's the last ever DU fund drive! What? Why?! |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:01 PM |
#0 |
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but, but, but . . . |
mzteris |
Nov-13-11 06:04 PM |
#1 |
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I think you might see the hearts again. |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:06 PM |
#8 |
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Could we have kudos instead of hearts? |
eppur_se_muova |
Nov-13-11 06:23 PM |
#32 |
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I don't know about kudos, |
Bette Noir |
Nov-13-11 08:04 PM |
#112 |
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here you go: |
harmonicon |
Nov-14-11 04:43 AM |
#277 |
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I really REALLY LOVE the heart thingy Skinner |
Howler |
Nov-13-11 07:28 PM |
#88 |
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Yea, what seabeyond said. n/t |
FourScore |
Nov-13-11 08:45 PM |
#149 |
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Good, I think we all liked those |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 08:51 PM |
#154 |
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I want kittens. |
emilyg |
Nov-13-11 10:07 PM |
#206 |
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kittens would be nice. I DONATED WHAT $$ THAT I COULD. |
trueblue2007 |
Nov-14-11 12:48 AM |
#260 |
| -
And ponies. |
Enthusiast |
Nov-14-11 04:30 AM |
#273 |
| -
What about stickies, Skinner? I enjoyed those a lot, too! |
calimary |
Nov-15-11 11:05 AM |
#505 |
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This is my first hearing of DU3. Sounds like it'll be a completely different site. Why should I pay |
Leopolds Ghost |
Nov-16-11 02:27 PM |
#539 |
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Will non-premium members be able to vote in polls? Search? Will GD still look relatively the same? |
Leopolds Ghost |
Nov-16-11 02:40 PM |
#540 |
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Sweet! n/t |
Aerows |
Nov-14-11 08:20 AM |
#302 |
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We could have a fundraiser for charity |
wryter2000 |
Nov-14-11 11:09 AM |
#371 |
| -
Will you also end fund-raising for the Dem Party/Dem candidates After all, no connection...? |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 12:49 PM |
#408 |
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ROFL... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 06:31 PM |
#442 |
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my first thought, too. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-13-11 06:09 PM |
#15 |
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That was my first thought, too! |
FourScore |
Nov-13-11 08:45 PM |
#148 |
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ROFL @ what we don't want to be the future of DU... |
NYC_SKP |
Nov-13-11 06:04 PM |
#2 |
| -
Ugh, you made me look! |
crim son |
Nov-13-11 06:08 PM |
#11 |
| -
I loved that! Major awesome snark.LOL! n/t |
ProfessionalLeftist |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#19 |
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I know...it's hilarious! |
pipi_k |
Nov-13-11 06:16 PM |
#25 |
| -
+ infinity! |
progressoid |
Nov-13-11 06:28 PM |
#37 |
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anyone ever figured out what the money raised there goes towards ? |
JI7 |
Nov-13-11 06:43 PM |
#53 |
| -
Sex tours with Rush Limbaugh to the Dominican Republic. |
Frank Cannon |
Nov-13-11 07:40 PM |
#96 |
| -
JimRob's RimJobs |
krispos42 |
Nov-13-11 08:39 PM |
#144 |
| -
Squirrel and hamster food |
rpannier |
Nov-14-11 12:43 AM |
#259 |
| -
eww -- I need to disinfect my hard drive now |
Donnachaidh |
Nov-13-11 07:56 PM |
#108 |
| -
I've read a lot of Skinner's posts over the years.. |
pipoman |
Nov-13-11 08:56 PM |
#160 |
| -
How many of them are there over there anyway? Does anyone know? |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:11 PM |
#172 |
| -
Hilarious -- Web 1995-style |
klook |
Nov-13-11 10:16 PM |
#215 |
| -
The freep logo has a nasty looking eagle and looks like it's stolen from a beer can. |
immoderate |
Nov-13-11 11:24 PM |
#248 |
| -
Damn your hypnotic dancing smiley |
tavalon |
Nov-14-11 03:52 AM |
#270 |
| -
*shudder* |
geardaddy |
Nov-14-11 09:58 AM |
#350 |
| -
Let me be the first to kick this |
Hutzpa |
Nov-13-11 06:04 PM |
#3 |
| -
Yay! I'm the first of the last!! |
Duer 157099 |
Nov-13-11 06:05 PM |
#4 |
| -
lol. |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:13 PM |
#176 |
| -
Congrats on your well-deserved success. nt |
valerief |
Nov-13-11 06:05 PM |
#5 |
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Good luck. |
WillParkinson |
Nov-13-11 06:06 PM |
#6 |
| -
What will the price be annually? 12 x the new monthly rate? |
nc4bo |
Nov-13-11 06:06 PM |
#7 |
| -
I think it's going to be: |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#18 |
| -
Unfortunately thats unaffordable |
arikara |
Nov-13-11 06:19 PM |
#29 |
| -
I have to agree with that. |
progressoid |
Nov-13-11 06:31 PM |
#40 |
| -
... |
nc4bo |
Nov-13-11 06:40 PM |
#50 |
| -
Sadly it's going to turn DU into what we're so ardently against |
NMMNG |
Nov-13-11 07:13 PM |
#75 |
| -
+1000 |
Dover |
Nov-13-11 07:17 PM |
#79 |
| -
Money Equals Speech. A shame. nt |
MADem |
Nov-13-11 07:27 PM |
#86 |
| -
That's the way it is all over |
NMMNG |
Nov-13-11 07:41 PM |
#97 |
| -
I know. I've been crabbing about it for years. |
MADem |
Nov-13-11 08:26 PM |
#136 |
| -
It's unfortunate, but maybe instead of speaking out on DU we can take it to the streets! |
Dover |
Nov-13-11 08:55 PM |
#159 |
| -
Easy guess, since we're already out in the streets! |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 10:31 PM |
#228 |
| -
I don't see why you're saying "money equals speech." |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 10:37 AM |
#358 |
| -
sad that this new "membership policy" comes with the |
bbgrunt |
Nov-13-11 08:23 PM |
#131 |
| -
No more "asking for handouts", just demanding payment. The wording really rubs me the wrong way |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:25 PM |
#135 |
| -
War is Peace. |
woo me with science |
Nov-13-11 08:51 PM |
#155 |
| -
Thank you. I was hoping I wasn't the only one who noticed the wording. |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:54 PM |
#157 |
| -
Well, maybe it will help to tell who's who. |
a simple pattern |
Nov-13-11 11:40 PM |
#252 |
| -
And what kind of ground cover am I? |
aquart |
Nov-14-11 09:23 AM |
#332 |
| -
I think you mean will help make clear who has $$ and who hasn't got $$ here ... !! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:34 PM |
#477 |
| -
+1. I particularly like the sunset at the end in the pic above. |
Bonobo |
Nov-14-11 04:47 PM |
#437 |
| -
But .... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:36 PM |
#478 |
| -
k/r |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 12:34 PM |
#401 |
| -
I totally agree and I'm surprised these comments have not yet been deleted. |
Chimichurri |
Nov-15-11 01:38 PM |
#514 |
| -
We could all pool our bucks and start a NO FEE-democraticunderground? hmmm.... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:55 AM |
#534 |
| -
+++++++++++++++++++++++!!!! nt |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 10:46 AM |
#561 |
| -
My first thought exactly |
arikara |
Nov-13-11 11:44 PM |
#253 |
| -
+ |
inna |
Nov-13-11 09:04 PM |
#165 |
| -
What special features, other than not seeing ads and group postings? |
octothorpe |
Nov-13-11 10:11 PM |
#211 |
| -
That hasn't been made entirely clear yet |
NMMNG |
Nov-13-11 10:17 PM |
#217 |
| -
Yeah, I'd like to know that, too. If I'm going to have to fork out |
kas125 |
Nov-13-11 10:33 PM |
#229 |
| -
Where did he say that people who pay will have access to special features? nt. |
harmonicon |
Nov-14-11 04:47 AM |
#278 |
| -
In the OP |
NMMNG |
Nov-14-11 05:39 AM |
#285 |
| -
Self-delete. |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 10:42 AM |
#361 |
| -
Yikes. Very 'free market capitalist' sounding. n/t |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 05:24 AM |
#284 |
| -
1+ |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 08:26 AM |
#305 |
| -
+1 (n/t) |
pengillian101 |
Nov-18-11 12:01 AM |
#549 |
| -
IMHO; |
greiner3 |
Nov-14-11 09:29 AM |
#337 |
| -
Take that great opportunity |
NMMNG |
Nov-14-11 06:29 PM |
#441 |
| -
+1 -- I've seen this elsewhere --- agree! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 12:32 PM |
#400 |
| -
+1 |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 10:45 AM |
#560 |
| -
on edit: nevermind... |
awoke_in_2003 |
Nov-14-11 01:10 AM |
#262 |
| -
mine too. I couldn't even scrape up $10 this year for a star |
Viva_La_Revolution |
Nov-13-11 07:55 PM |
#107 |
| -
But others will hopefully pick up the slack |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 08:57 PM |
#161 |
| -
me too, but we will still be HERE! Ads won't keep me away from DU. |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:14 PM |
#177 |
| -
heard that |
shanti |
Nov-13-11 09:16 PM |
#179 |
| -
I haven't been able to donate for |
Le Taz Hot |
Nov-14-11 09:09 AM |
#320 |
| -
So instead of being able to be a member @$5-10, it will now cost $42? |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:15 PM |
#122 |
| -
That about sums it up for me too |
nc4bo |
Nov-13-11 08:37 PM |
#142 |
| -
Ditto |
laundry_queen |
Nov-13-11 10:10 PM |
#210 |
| -
It's no good. I'm with you. |
emilyg |
Nov-13-11 10:10 PM |
#209 |
| -
It doesn't make sense to me. |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 05:21 AM |
#282 |
| -
I've been a member free for a decade lol |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 07:25 AM |
#290 |
| -
It ain't good. |
aquart |
Nov-14-11 09:21 AM |
#331 |
| -
And, only because DU is doing so well -- evidently record profits from ads -- !! ROFL |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 09:40 PM |
#462 |
| -
Those of us who have been monthly... |
Cassandra |
Nov-13-11 09:47 PM |
#199 |
| -
There are ADS on DU. |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 04:05 AM |
#271 |
| -
My income these days is even less percentage-wise. |
pengillian101 |
Nov-18-11 12:18 AM |
#550 |
| -
Like I said, |
Enthusiast |
Nov-14-11 04:39 AM |
#275 |
| -
How many will donate $42 stars? |
aquart |
Nov-14-11 09:19 AM |
#328 |
| -
That information should |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 10:55 AM |
#363 |
| -
How about a cheaper star with ads? |
a2liberal |
Nov-14-11 11:31 AM |
#390 |
| -
that's a good idea... |
tigereye |
Nov-14-11 08:08 PM |
#450 |
| -
Oh. |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 10:43 AM |
#559 |
| -
Done. |
Fire Walk With Me |
Nov-13-11 06:07 PM |
#9 |
| -
K&R |
Tuesday Afternoon |
Nov-13-11 06:07 PM |
#10 |
| -
:facepalm: |
Shining Jack |
Nov-15-11 10:59 PM |
#524 |
| -
But whatever will become of Grovelbot? |
lpbk2713 |
Nov-13-11 06:08 PM |
#12 |
| -
Grovelbot = sessy. LOL nt |
nc4bo |
Nov-13-11 06:09 PM |
#13 |
| -
If you look very closely, you'll see that Grovelbot seems to have taken up with a Horse. |
NYC_SKP |
Nov-13-11 06:17 PM |
#26 |
| -
I hope it does not have to explore other options |
ThoughtCriminal |
Nov-13-11 06:47 PM |
#59 |
| -
I'll miss GrovelBot... |
Electric Monk |
Nov-13-11 06:09 PM |
#14 |
| -
aw, Grovelbot :) |
stuntcat |
Nov-13-11 06:24 PM |
#33 |
| -
K & R |
Tsiyu |
Nov-13-11 06:10 PM |
#16 |
| -
Its worth it |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 10:57 AM |
#562 |
| -
I think you should sell unrecs. Or better yet, sell unrec INSURANCE! |
cherokeeprogressive |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#17 |
| -
Buy a star & get 1 Unrec forgiven for every $ you contribute. |
Jackpine Radical |
Nov-13-11 09:12 PM |
#174 |
| -
LOL!! |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-14-11 03:39 PM |
#431 |
| -
You are a genius. You understand how they think. Glad you're on our side! |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:15 PM |
#178 |
| -
snort |
grantcart |
Nov-13-11 09:30 PM |
#188 |
| -
Imagine never again having the opportunity to |
cherokeeprogressive |
Nov-13-11 10:29 PM |
#225 |
| -
well he has an excuse |
grantcart |
Nov-14-11 12:35 AM |
#258 |
| -
ha ha! |
tigereye |
Nov-14-11 08:10 PM |
#452 |
| -
Sadly, I cannot |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 10:59 AM |
#563 |
| -
Now, that would be awesome with awesome sauce on top! |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 10:34 PM |
#230 |
| -
Get your DU indulgences here! LOL nt |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:09 AM |
#322 |
| -
That is $42/yr to not see ads. |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#20 |
| -
I don't give a shit about the ads. |
GoCubsGo |
Nov-14-11 09:07 AM |
#317 |
| -
Yup, a class culling of the DU members... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:14 AM |
#323 |
| -
Only star holders can be mods (per skinner, link here....) |
uppityperson |
Nov-14-11 09:31 PM |
#459 |
| -
k/r -- interesting -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 09:43 PM |
#463 |
| -
that's very disheartening. |
Chimichurri |
Nov-15-11 01:41 PM |
#516 |
| -
Pretty much . . . |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:34 AM |
#531 |
| -
NEAT! |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:04 AM |
#565 |
| -
Thats how I see it |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:03 AM |
#564 |
| -
If your problem is that you won't have access to the groups you don't have a problem |
onenote |
Nov-14-11 11:16 AM |
#379 |
| -
Does this mean we can no longer look forward to smashing some right wing asshat in the teeth? |
tularetom |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#21 |
| -
yup and no more hate mail other than... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:16 AM |
#325 |
| -
How the fuck are you getting the idea that non-donors won't be able to post?... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 06:43 PM |
#444 |
| -
Oh sid... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 07:52 PM |
#448 |
| -
Creating an alternate set of facts makes it easier to sustain the victimhood. |
Telly Savalas |
Nov-14-11 09:07 PM |
#458 |
| -
Kudos. |
pinto |
Nov-13-11 06:11 PM |
#22 |
| -
a very mature |
handmade34 |
Nov-13-11 06:12 PM |
#23 |
| -
will monthly donations also be grandfathered? |
maddezmom |
Nov-13-11 06:12 PM |
#24 |
| -
I'm glad you asked. |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:20 PM |
#31 |
| -
thanks for the reply...makes sense |
maddezmom |
Nov-13-11 06:26 PM |
#35 |
| -
hey lady- long time no see! |
tigereye |
Nov-14-11 08:14 PM |
#453 |
| -
Please, can we use another word? That sounds like my health insurance company. |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:17 PM |
#180 |
| -
Cool |
malaise |
Nov-13-11 06:18 PM |
#27 |
| -
for real malaise |
bdamomma |
Nov-16-11 08:43 PM |
#544 |
| -
...but I like to buy a Star Upon Thar, |
CrispyQ |
Nov-13-11 06:19 PM |
#28 |
| -
Freeper goal $88k? What are they doing? Flying to Thailand to indulge? |
Dragonbreathp9d |
Nov-13-11 06:20 PM |
#30 |
| -
rimjob`s ssi is getting cut....lol |
madrchsod |
Nov-13-11 06:46 PM |
#57 |
| -
Because GIVE ME THE MONEY OR I GO GALT |
Capitalocracy |
Nov-13-11 07:13 PM |
#77 |
| -
K&R... |
SidDithers |
Nov-13-11 06:25 PM |
#34 |
| -
But you won't be able to unrec. You'll be mute! |
Hassin Bin Sober |
Nov-14-11 01:16 AM |
# |
| -
It's one of the reasons I can't wait for DU3... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 07:17 AM |
#289 |
| -
I wish we could keep the fund drives and just redirect the proceeds to various needs and causes. |
leeroysphitz |
Nov-13-11 06:27 PM |
#36 |
| -
good idea! n/t |
mzteris |
Nov-13-11 06:34 PM |
#41 |
| -
Have you learned nothing from RimJob? |
onehandle |
Nov-13-11 06:28 PM |
#38 |
| -
oh boy that will cost some of us a lot more than we have been |
2Design |
Nov-13-11 06:28 PM |
#39 |
| -
$42 / $60 a year - that's less than what I currently donate over a year. |
Solly Mack |
Nov-13-11 06:34 PM |
#42 |
| -
See, that's exactly what I was talking about! |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:09 PM |
#169 |
| -
I definitely want to be able to help others. I'm not rich...not by a long shot. |
Solly Mack |
Nov-13-11 10:14 PM |
#213 |
| -
I believe that |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 10:24 PM |
#224 |
| -
... but if things were reversed ... would you want someone paying your fees for you? |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:26 PM |
#475 |
| -
+14 000000! |
Shining Jack |
Nov-15-11 11:05 PM |
#525 |
| -
Yep nt |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:11 AM |
#566 |
| -
Most excellent. Congrats to all involved in creating DU! K&R n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Nov-13-11 06:34 PM |
#43 |
| -
I don't know why I am so very moved by this news, but I am... |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Nov-13-11 06:35 PM |
#44 |
| -
Yes Peggy, fund drives are over. Now those with low income will have to come up with $60/yr |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:31 PM |
#139 |
| -
I'm determined that my point of view will end up being what happens |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:17 PM |
#181 |
| -
I don't think it's a a promising sign that DU website is doing so well ..... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 07:41 PM |
#446 |
| -
I'm not going to be able to afford membership... |
a la izquierda |
Nov-13-11 11:18 PM |
#246 |
| -
My dear a la izquierda... |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Nov-13-11 11:34 PM |
#251 |
| -
"people without stars will be able to play in the groups" |
awoke_in_2003 |
Nov-14-11 01:16 AM |
#263 |
| -
Peggy, you're such a sweetie... |
a la izquierda |
Nov-14-11 05:58 AM |
#286 |
| -
I donated! |
ThatsMyBarack |
Nov-13-11 06:36 PM |
#45 |
| -
I was hoping DU got enough money from Righthaven to fund the site forever |
csziggy |
Nov-13-11 06:37 PM |
#46 |
| -
+1 n/t |
Downwinder |
Nov-13-11 11:13 PM |
#243 |
| -
Do mods get a price break? |
Gidney N Cloyd |
Nov-13-11 06:38 PM |
#47 |
| -
Will you continue with the policy of not allowing people without stars... |
I Have A Dream |
Nov-13-11 06:39 PM |
#48 |
| -
Good question: On DU3, Groups will be open to people without stars. |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:42 PM |
#52 |
| -
That is good, but what " access to special functions and features" do you mean then? |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:18 PM |
#127 |
| -
If I may.... |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:17 AM |
#567 |
| -
There will be NO |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 11:05 AM |
#369 |
| -
The GP is my forum-of-choice, too. |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 11:21 AM |
#382 |
| -
What a waste of time... |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 11:34 AM |
#391 |
| -
Once upon a time |
JNelson6563 |
Nov-15-11 08:13 AM |
#495 |
| -
Julie |
femrap |
Nov-15-11 09:15 AM |
#499 |
| -
I've seen many big changes here @ DU. |
JNelson6563 |
Nov-15-11 11:23 AM |
#507 |
| -
Yes, I remember all of those additions |
femrap |
Nov-15-11 04:36 PM |
#521 |
| -
What exactly will be barred to STAR-LESS members -- ??? Good question -- !! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:38 PM |
#480 |
| -
You will not be allowed to moderate. |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:20 AM |
#568 |
| -
So we won't be able to use the search functions |
HomerRamone |
Nov-13-11 06:39 PM |
#49 |
| -
Not sure. |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:45 PM |
#54 |
| -
I simply do not understand how you can ask us for more money |
kas125 |
Nov-13-11 10:39 PM |
#232 |
| -
This is not good Skinner |
Tom Rinaldo |
Nov-14-11 01:29 PM |
#416 |
| -
Dear, dear Daves and Elad... |
TygrBright |
Nov-13-11 06:41 PM |
#51 |
| -
PayPal provides an option to pay with a credit card without creating a PayPal account. |
Skinner |
Nov-13-11 06:47 PM |
#58 |
| -
I know you don't have to have a Paypal account to make payments. |
TygrBright |
Nov-13-11 07:07 PM |
#72 |
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Skinner, Paypal does not play well with Linux/FF. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-13-11 07:18 PM |
#81 |
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AHA! Thanks for finding the workaround |
HillWilliam |
Nov-13-11 10:02 PM |
#204 |
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I refuse to support Paypal, esp after what they did to Wikileaks. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 07:59 AM |
#296 |
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Me, too... |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 10:48 AM |
#362 |
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I don't mind the current pay system, but I do have a question |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:23 PM |
#185 |
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The credit card option does not work |
dropkickpa |
Nov-14-11 09:27 AM |
#334 |
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I can't afford to contribute but I will |
Mimosa |
Nov-13-11 06:46 PM |
#55 |
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I wouldn't call us rich nor angels, just good people helping good people |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:24 PM |
#186 |
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Can I personally tombstone Grovelbot? |
Renew Deal |
Nov-13-11 06:46 PM |
#56 |
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it's nice that it will be cheaper for you |
shanti |
Nov-13-11 09:31 PM |
#191 |
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The subscription rate |
Another Bill C. |
Nov-13-11 06:48 PM |
#60 |
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Yes, this is the sad part about this. |
I Have A Dream |
Nov-13-11 06:52 PM |
#66 |
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SUGGESTION to help out those who can't afford the $42...tiered sub rates. |
Atman |
Nov-13-11 07:26 PM |
#84 |
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I think somehow mods have to amke sure to not lose those of us who can't afford |
robinlynne |
Nov-13-11 09:31 PM |
#190 |
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Not just "as important"......essential. |
tpsbmam |
Nov-14-11 11:41 AM |
#393 |
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Delete-dupe. |
Atman |
Nov-13-11 07:26 PM |
#85 |
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Right on, the lower income people who post here get screwed. |
sarcasmo |
Nov-13-11 08:15 PM |
#123 |
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And you know wht occupy did to a bank! |
Auntie Bush |
Nov-14-11 10:42 AM |
#360 |
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Progressive site PROGRESSES AND IMPROVES while |
K8-EEE |
Nov-13-11 06:48 PM |
#61 |
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I am not sure what my opinion of DU3 will be, but I have to make |
juajen |
Dec-09-11 12:58 AM |
#577 |
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the price of admission is worth keeping me sane...... |
madrchsod |
Nov-13-11 06:49 PM |
#62 |
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I just hope...that the site doesn't get all "fancy pants and stuff". |
SoapBox |
Nov-13-11 06:49 PM |
#63 |
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I like Think Progress too |
LiberalFighter |
Nov-13-11 10:50 PM |
#236 |
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So if we want to continue as we always have, it's $3.50/mo. |
Deep13 |
Nov-13-11 06:49 PM |
#64 |
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If you want to pay monthly it's $5/month. |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 06:52 PM |
#67 |
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What do you mean "re-newing yearly subscription". What is that? I don't get this at all. |
glinda |
Nov-13-11 09:08 PM |
#168 |
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If you pay yearly, it is $42. If you cannot afford that, you can instead pay $5/month |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 09:10 PM |
#170 |
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Ohhhhhhh. I get it now! So when is the best time to pay this? Now or |
glinda |
Nov-13-11 09:18 PM |
#183 |
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Your current donation will be good for 1 yr from whenever it was. Look under Options |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 09:22 PM |
#184 |
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Thanks! |
glinda |
Nov-14-11 08:51 AM |
#312 |
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right, instead of making a $10 donation and having a star all year. nt |
Deep13 |
Nov-14-11 09:53 AM |
#349 |
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Actually, not having a STAR may be the way for all of us to go -- ??? |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 09:51 PM |
#465 |
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But those with stars |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:27 AM |
#569 |
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$3.50 a month? |
rug |
Nov-13-11 06:51 PM |
#65 |
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No, $5 a month. nt |
woo me with science |
Nov-13-11 10:30 PM |
#227 |
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Going to pimp out your cat? |
LiberalFighter |
Nov-13-11 10:52 PM |
#237 |
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Would you have a senior citizens discount please? |
shraby |
Nov-13-11 06:55 PM |
#68 |
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Agree....nt |
fadedrose |
Nov-13-11 07:59 PM |
#109 |
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Now that's what I call a good idea! Senior citzen discount. |
Auntie Bush |
Nov-14-11 11:00 AM |
#367 |
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What will happen to tombstone |
Hutzpa |
Nov-13-11 06:56 PM |
#69 |
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Why would this change tombstone? |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:29 PM |
#187 |
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Will any forums be discontinued in 2012? |
fadedrose |
Nov-13-11 06:56 PM |
#70 |
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I would prefer quarterly payments too. |
LiberalFighter |
Nov-13-11 10:54 PM |
#238 |
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Do a DU google search on "DU3". |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 11:27 AM |
#387 |
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the ads are so graphic that people may have to pay in order to read DU at work |
CreekDog |
Nov-13-11 06:58 PM |
#71 |
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If you mention Herman Cain in a thread, he pops up in an ad |
MADem |
Nov-13-11 07:36 PM |
#92 |
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*I* didn't mention anything |
CreekDog |
Nov-13-11 07:41 PM |
#98 |
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I meant the generic "you"--not YOU, personally. |
MADem |
Nov-13-11 08:24 PM |
#133 |
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eeeek, Herman Cain, Ann Coulter, and sex toys all in the same subject! now I will have nightmares |
stockholmer |
Nov-14-11 10:17 AM |
#355 |
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Bear in mind, DU gets paid when you click on the ads. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 08:05 AM |
#297 |
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THAT is an EXCELLENT POINT. Thank you. nt |
cyberpj |
Nov-14-11 09:27 AM |
#335 |
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Dooby dooby doo. |
A HERETIC I AM |
Nov-13-11 07:09 PM |
#73 |
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Thanks for all you've done over the years. n/t |
s-cubed |
Nov-13-11 07:11 PM |
#74 |
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Hey, guys, here's an idea: |
TygrBright |
Nov-13-11 07:13 PM |
#76 |
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Seems as though more money is brought in by the ADS, so I assume the more people that |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 07:18 PM |
#80 |
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Yanno, since you can set your browser to not see ads at all... |
TygrBright |
Nov-13-11 08:26 PM |
#137 |
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Skinner just told us in this thread how much the ADS revenue has contributed to this site. |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 08:37 PM |
#141 |
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Indeed, Skinner has told us how profitable the website is -- !! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 09:55 PM |
#466 |
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Well I sure the hell never click on ads |
arikara |
Nov-14-11 12:12 AM |
#257 |
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We have had discussions about doing something like this |
EarlG |
Nov-13-11 08:22 PM |
#130 |
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That would be fantastic! |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:32 PM |
#192 |
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REally an important idea to consider. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 08:10 AM |
#298 |
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Bright indeed. |
The Doctor. |
Nov-13-11 08:58 PM |
#162 |
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I like that idea! |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:31 PM |
#189 |
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Hey, I just suggested that and I had not read your post, honest. Even called it angel amd |
juajen |
Dec-09-11 01:13 AM |
#578 |
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I’ve donated most fund drives; |
donco |
Nov-13-11 07:15 PM |
#78 |
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Just So I Understand This Correctly. Currently I Don't Get The Ads Because |
ChiciB1 |
Nov-13-11 07:20 PM |
#82 |
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Damn Capitalists! |
The Doctor. |
Nov-13-11 07:26 PM |
#83 |
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Please, please.... |
Shining Jack |
Nov-13-11 07:27 PM |
#87 |
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DU is the only website I subscribe to....I'm happy with my current arrangement. |
Old and In the Way |
Nov-13-11 07:33 PM |
#89 |
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Everyone who posts here has contributed to this success |
GirlinContempt |
Nov-16-11 02:52 AM |
#535 |
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So basically, with DU3, instead of paying what we feel we can afford |
JDPriestly |
Nov-13-11 07:35 PM |
#90 |
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So it is just $42 oneX for the year? Do I have that right? |
glinda |
Nov-13-11 09:11 PM |
#171 |
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Yes. A one time payment of $42/yr or monthly $5/month payments. |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 09:18 PM |
#182 |
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That is how I understand it. |
JDPriestly |
Nov-13-11 10:12 PM |
#212 |
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I'm ALREADY starting to see Facebook chatter about this |
KamaAina |
Nov-13-11 07:36 PM |
#91 |
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Glad for your success, but 42 bucks a year will probably price me out. |
Mojambo |
Nov-13-11 07:38 PM |
#93 |
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Me, too |
mvd |
Nov-13-11 11:02 PM |
#242 |
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I could easily do without the search function |
Mojambo |
Nov-13-11 11:24 PM |
#249 |
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Personally, I use search a lot |
mvd |
Nov-13-11 11:31 PM |
#250 |
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I use search to check for duplicates before posting BUT - they're not listed in order of date posted |
cyberpj |
Nov-14-11 09:40 AM |
#343 |
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Hey! I just did a search and they appear to now be in dated order. Cool! nt |
cyberpj |
Nov-14-11 09:41 AM |
#344 |
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$42/$60 a year is actually very high; it is NOT "as little as" for most people |
inna |
Nov-13-11 07:38 PM |
#94 |
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You don't HAVE to donate anything if you can't afford it, but you can still post |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-13-11 08:08 PM |
#115 |
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If it wasn't worth it to have a STAR, no one would buy one. This |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 08:11 PM |
#118 |
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+1 |
sarcasmo |
Nov-13-11 08:16 PM |
#125 |
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Well, all I can say is... |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-13-11 08:21 PM |
#129 |
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Stars on thars |
Autumn |
Nov-13-11 10:21 PM |
#222 |
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I disagree. I have been on DU since 2001 and have only bought stars 2X. |
seaglass |
Nov-14-11 09:14 AM |
#324 |
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People are making it sound as if they will have to leave w/o membership |
Patiod |
Nov-14-11 08:34 AM |
#308 |
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Animated ads mean I can' t read anything on the page. |
aquart |
Nov-14-11 09:33 AM |
#340 |
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Firefox + adblock + noscript |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:12 AM |
#373 |
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You don't understand the "outrage" ... ? Have you noticed OWS ... or any posts here re health care |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:18 PM |
#473 |
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"demand basis"? |
idiotgardener |
Nov-15-11 12:04 PM |
#508 |
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Contributions have been voluntary -- these are mandatory contributions ... or no star .... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-15-11 01:09 PM |
#512 |
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There are no "mandatory contributions" |
idiotgardener |
Nov-15-11 01:41 PM |
#515 |
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A star previously cost $5 a year -- monthly dues are now $3.50 -- or no star .... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-15-11 11:40 PM |
#528 |
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+14 000000! n/t |
Shining Jack |
Nov-15-11 11:11 PM |
#526 |
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As stated somewhere else, reposted for your benifit: |
GirlinContempt |
Nov-16-11 02:57 AM |
#536 |
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It is very high. nt |
woo me with science |
Nov-13-11 08:41 PM |
#145 |
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Yeah, this kind of has a netflex feel to it. |
golddigger |
Nov-14-11 08:21 AM |
#304 |
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You gots money. |
Taverner |
Nov-13-11 07:38 PM |
#95 |
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secret video? |
Inchworm |
Nov-13-11 07:43 PM |
#99 |
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Lol, that alone could be worth the forty-two bucks |
nolabels |
Nov-14-11 09:23 AM |
#333 |
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if you have too much money, that's why there's this |
MisterP |
Nov-13-11 07:44 PM |
#100 |
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I thought *this* was the coming progressive trend: |
HomerRamone |
Nov-13-11 07:47 PM |
#101 |
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Shhhh, that's only for progressives... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:32 AM |
#339 |
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I think DU should continue to do the current kind of fundraisers y'all are doing now |
Tx4obama |
Nov-13-11 07:48 PM |
#102 |
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And you get a break if you can afford $42 upfront and promise to renew every year. |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 07:51 PM |
#105 |
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Terrible idea. So many folks are in hardship and you say you are making enough money on the ads |
KoKo |
Nov-13-11 08:04 PM |
#113 |
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I think you meant to post to Skinner, right?? Cause I totally get what you're saying. nt |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 08:07 PM |
#114 |
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Yes...sorry about that. I was reading in line...and didn't realize... |
KoKo |
Nov-13-11 08:10 PM |
#117 |
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no worries. I thought you were! LOL. |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 08:11 PM |
#119 |
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+1 |
sarcasmo |
Nov-13-11 08:17 PM |
#126 |
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k/r -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:12 PM |
#472 |
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The real cost to anyone attempting to pay X amount each month is |
truedelphi |
Nov-14-11 04:27 PM |
#435 |
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Going "STAR-LESS" may be the highest symbol of democracy come DU3 -- ??? :evilgrin: |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:20 PM |
#474 |
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How will a "host" be different than a moderator? |
truedelphi |
Nov-15-11 02:17 AM |
#493 |
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Skinner didn't give specifics, afaik, but no more moderators -- but "hosts" .... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-15-11 01:04 PM |
#511 |
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Hmm Greed, this one somehwat applies, and it is a great song |
truedelphi |
Nov-15-11 01:34 PM |
#513 |
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"Money" -- "Keep your hands off my stack" -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:29 AM |
#530 |
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The best things in life are free |
Shining Jack |
Nov-15-11 11:31 PM |
#527 |
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Beatles' song -- "Money" ... ? |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:17 AM |
#529 |
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I second that emotion. nt |
raccoon |
Nov-14-11 07:41 AM |
#295 |
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You expressed my thoughts |
Sugarcoated |
Nov-14-11 10:47 PM |
#482 |
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thinking it over, i think this is an absolutely horrible idea, just my 0.5 cents |
inna |
Nov-13-11 07:49 PM |
#103 |
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I agree actually. I think fund drives are better. |
glinda |
Nov-13-11 09:13 PM |
#175 |
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Pay to play? Seriously? |
KamaAina |
Nov-13-11 07:50 PM |
#104 |
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*really* bad, is right. :( |
inna |
Nov-13-11 09:41 PM |
#196 |
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No, it's free to play. it's pay to disable advertisements. (nt) |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:16 AM |
#378 |
| -
CONGRATS on being so successful!!! nt |
Raine |
Nov-13-11 07:54 PM |
#106 |
| -
Instead of DUers having to pay 'not' to see ads, us DUers should be paid to have to look at them... |
Tx4obama |
Nov-13-11 08:02 PM |
#110 |
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Renewing my membership now is a no-brainer, I'm uneasy about the new model, though... |
Rabblevox |
Nov-13-11 08:04 PM |
#111 |
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Please not through paypal nt |
abelenkpe |
Nov-13-11 08:08 PM |
#116 |
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Screw paypal |
dropkickpa |
Nov-14-11 09:20 AM |
#329 |
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Same here |
abelenkpe |
Nov-14-11 02:47 PM |
#428 |
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Terrible idea. So many folks are in hardship and you say you are making enough money on the ads |
KoKo |
Nov-13-11 08:12 PM |
#120 |
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+1 |
sarcasmo |
Nov-13-11 08:18 PM |
#128 |
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+1 -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 12:44 PM |
#407 |
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As "tone-deaf" a decision as I could imagine... |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 01:52 PM |
#420 |
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And Democratic Underground website is worth $14 million --- ???????????? |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 09:57 PM |
#467 |
| -
Self Delete. |
sarcasmo |
Nov-13-11 08:13 PM |
#121 |
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This question may have already been asked and answered, but I |
Arkansas Granny |
Nov-13-11 08:16 PM |
#124 |
| -
I don't get this. You "stop asking for handouts" by charging more? |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:24 PM |
#132 |
| -
I never particularly minded ads. |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 05:19 AM |
#281 |
| -
Reminds me .... |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:01 PM |
#468 |
| -
There's certainly a disconnect in those messages |
Union Scribe |
Nov-14-11 10:38 PM |
#479 |
| -
Bad Idea IMHO |
RetroLounge |
Nov-13-11 08:25 PM |
#134 |
| -
While I love the new Facebook site (new to me, at least) |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:41 PM |
#197 |
| -
Good to see you RL. |
FedUpWithIt All |
Nov-16-11 04:09 PM |
#542 |
| -
Impressive accomplishment. |
tabasco |
Nov-13-11 08:31 PM |
#138 |
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PLEASE Cross post in GD-P and other major forums for people who hang out there, not just GD |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:35 PM |
#140 |
| -
So you are doing great and making money from all your ads, and you respond by |
woo me with science |
Nov-13-11 08:38 PM |
#143 |
| -
It's like "access to health care." |
OnyxCollie |
Nov-13-11 09:36 PM |
#193 |
| -
Well said. nt |
woo me with science |
Nov-14-11 12:00 AM |
#255 |
| -
+1000% --- "Super Congress" ... "Super Delegates" ... "Super DU" ... !!! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:03 PM |
#469 |
| -
I look forward to the change. nt |
bluestate10 |
Nov-13-11 08:41 PM |
#146 |
| -
lol, i bet you do |
inna |
Nov-13-11 09:01 PM |
#164 |
| -
Yeah, I don't think I'll be missing most of the people who just can't stand... |
MilesColtrane |
Nov-13-11 10:37 PM |
#231 |
| -
Abso-fucking-lutely!!... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 07:36 AM |
#292 |
| -
Yes. The riff-raff |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:52 AM |
#570 |
| -
I'm Good with this... |
Grassy Knoll |
Nov-13-11 08:43 PM |
#147 |
| -
They can participate some, not fully. Otherwise, why would anyone want a subscription? nt |
boston bean |
Nov-13-11 08:47 PM |
#150 |
| -
1) Turns off ads, 2) They like DU enough to want to help it along. |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:14 AM |
#377 |
| -
It is only good for the people that can afford $45/60 per year.... |
Tx4obama |
Nov-13-11 08:53 PM |
#156 |
| -
You don't see why a lot are so upset, so you insult us? Thank you very much. |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 08:58 PM |
#163 |
| -
Sorry your upset, and I didn't mean to insult you |
Grassy Knoll |
Nov-13-11 09:37 PM |
#194 |
| -
And you did it again. You "didn't mean to insult". Good grief. |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 09:39 PM |
#195 |
| -
I Call it Sarcasm... |
Grassy Knoll |
Nov-13-11 10:06 PM |
#205 |
| -
well bless your little heart |
uppityperson |
Nov-13-11 10:09 PM |
#208 |
| -
Some of us would call it "acting like an ass". |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-13-11 10:22 PM |
#223 |
| -
DU does not pay for the labor needed to run the place... |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-14-11 09:09 AM |
#321 |
| -
"Real businesses don't use volunteers." Best. Point. In. Thread. |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 11:13 AM |
#376 |
| -
Skinner has said several times in DU3 there will be no moderators |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-14-11 12:12 PM |
#397 |
| -
I'm not sure if "more self-moderating" = "no more mods." |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 12:38 PM |
#404 |
| -
"No more all-powerful elite moderators." |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-14-11 01:16 PM |
#413 |
| -
Very helpful link and discussion! |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 01:27 PM |
#415 |
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Now left in the hands of wealthy elite members with stars???? :evilgrin: |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:06 PM |
#470 |
| -
He's calling them "hosts". Here's a link and relevant text. Oh, have to own a star also. |
uppityperson |
Nov-14-11 09:36 PM |
#461 |
| -
Read Hosts ... "Star members" as wealthier members -- !!! ROFL |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:08 PM |
#471 |
| -
You've always had to have donated at least once to DU to be a mod. |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 11:48 PM |
#487 |
| -
Missing the point. |
woo me with science |
Nov-15-11 08:44 AM |
#496 |
| -
I'm not missing the point. |
intheflow |
Nov-15-11 10:06 AM |
#504 |
| -
I know that, but that's not what they are calling for for "hosts". |
uppityperson |
Nov-15-11 12:48 PM |
#510 |
| -
No worries! |
intheflow |
Nov-15-11 02:58 PM |
#519 |
| -
They are calling them "hosts" and only people with stars can be "hosts" |
uppityperson |
Nov-14-11 09:34 PM |
#460 |
| -
Not "Moderators", but "Hosts" |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 11:58 AM |
#571 |
| -
Actually, they do pay. |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:21 AM |
#381 |
| -
Do you think Elad works for M&M's? |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-14-11 12:25 PM |
#398 |
| -
those who want to be mods (soon to be called "hosts") will need a star, will need to subscribe and |
uppityperson |
Nov-14-11 11:32 PM |
#486 |
| -
yeah, that's definitely another poke in the eye |
CreekDog |
Nov-14-11 07:12 AM |
#288 |
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With that post, I have to think you've set a record for getting on people's ignore list. |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 02:27 PM |
#423 |
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Indeed. |
intheflow |
Nov-14-11 10:59 AM |
#366 |
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Wow. |
The Doctor. |
Nov-13-11 08:47 PM |
#151 |
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I guess I'm okay with this |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 08:50 PM |
#152 |
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Who knows what it means,but LOVE-YA!1 n/t |
UTUSN |
Nov-13-11 08:50 PM |
#153 |
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bad idea |
Amaya |
Nov-13-11 08:54 PM |
#158 |
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Best idea since Qwikster! |
harun |
Nov-13-11 09:05 PM |
#166 |
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You win the thread with that one. |
iris27 |
Nov-13-11 10:44 PM |
#235 |
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Ouch |
slay |
Nov-14-11 03:03 AM |
#267 |
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While I don't personally mind the change, |
tavalon |
Nov-14-11 03:44 AM |
#268 |
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Touche. nt |
woo me with science |
Nov-15-11 08:45 AM |
#497 |
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Done |
NBachers |
Nov-13-11 09:07 PM |
#167 |
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Once established it can only go up. I'm sad that this site is going to |
The Wielding Truth |
Nov-13-11 09:12 PM |
#173 |
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I think you need to lay out specifically what "access to special functions and features" means. |
beac |
Nov-13-11 09:45 PM |
#198 |
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Unfortunately, I can't afford this... |
OhioChick |
Nov-13-11 09:48 PM |
#200 |
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I just found out my monthly donations stopped in August and I don't know why |
tavalon |
Nov-13-11 09:48 PM |
#201 |
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Fellow DUers, it's time to pay up. |
kstewart33 |
Nov-13-11 09:52 PM |
#202 |
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All hail the new DU sleek corporate animal. Screw the mom n' pop past. Show me the money! |
Psephos |
Nov-13-11 10:15 PM |
#214 |
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Yes, unfortunately you missed a lot. |
kstewart33 |
Nov-14-11 09:05 AM |
#316 |
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Yes, who can begrudge them a 900% price increase? |
Psephos |
Nov-14-11 11:27 AM |
#385 |
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I don't understand the have and have nots part. |
kstewart33 |
Nov-14-11 12:34 PM |
#402 |
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It's not 3.50 a month it's 42 bucks for the year |
Marrah_G |
Nov-14-11 12:49 PM |
#409 |
| -
Thanks for the clarification. |
kstewart33 |
Nov-14-11 06:41 PM |
#443 |
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It is what it is. I keep hoping the economy will turn around |
Marrah_G |
Nov-15-11 02:25 PM |
#518 |
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+1000% --- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:46 PM |
#481 |
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I sorta liked the three guys in the bathrobes |
Marrah_G |
Nov-14-11 08:15 AM |
#300 |
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Me too. |
kstewart33 |
Nov-14-11 09:08 AM |
#319 |
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Ok Ok, I am hooked. I have to get my DU fix every day. I'm in. nm |
rhett o rick |
Nov-13-11 09:57 PM |
#203 |
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Memberships |
Astrad |
Nov-13-11 10:08 PM |
#207 |
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No sir, I don't like it. |
Chan790 |
Nov-13-11 10:19 PM |
#221 |
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Our intent is to censor much less. |
Skinner |
Nov-14-11 08:21 AM |
#303 |
| -
So women |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 11:11 AM |
#372 |
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I'm gonna miss the neat fund drives... |
47of74 |
Nov-13-11 10:16 PM |
#216 |
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Couldn't this have been served by just saying "Instead of a quarterly fund drive, |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-13-11 10:17 PM |
#218 |
| -
Everyone knows this is how you handle Democrats these days. |
woo me with science |
Nov-13-11 10:44 PM |
#234 |
| -
+1000% --- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:41 AM |
#533 |
| -
Any explanation as to what the need for this new influx of cash is? |
Romulox |
Nov-13-11 10:17 PM |
#219 |
| -
The rumor is |
walerosco |
Nov-13-11 10:18 PM |
#220 |
| -
With all this new prosperity |
ChromeFoundry |
Nov-13-11 10:29 PM |
#226 |
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Skinner - I actually WANT to see ads, but don't want them in my messages. |
Liberty Belle |
Nov-13-11 10:41 PM |
#233 |
| -
This just makes me sad |
tawadi |
Nov-13-11 10:55 PM |
#239 |
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Why is this post not pinned in each major forum for everyone to see? |
frazzled |
Nov-13-11 10:57 PM |
#240 |
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Seconding the request for transparency. |
woo me with science |
Nov-14-11 12:03 AM |
#256 |
| -
DU is a business, not a nonprofit. |
nobodyspecial |
Nov-14-11 02:06 AM |
#264 |
| -
Funny, I thought it was a place for Democrats to meet around shared values and goals, |
woo me with science |
Nov-14-11 02:39 AM |
#266 |
| -
Yup. I do. |
FloridaJudy |
Nov-14-11 05:06 AM |
#279 |
| -
What other business can you name that does not pay for the |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-14-11 08:45 AM |
#310 |
| -
And what other business asks you to pay in advance of seeing the product? |
FloridaJudy |
Nov-14-11 07:44 PM |
#447 |
| -
Who's asking for that? |
pipoman |
Nov-14-11 09:07 PM |
#457 |
| -
Another question: Will only the first 1000 to donate to the "Last Ever" fund drive |
beac |
Nov-13-11 11:00 PM |
#241 |
| -
Even after the official fund drive ends, people will still be able to donate. |
Skinner |
Nov-14-11 08:13 AM |
#299 |
| -
"if"? Does that mean you will have fund drives again? |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:04 AM |
#315 |
| -
Sorry about that. I was unclear. |
Skinner |
Nov-14-11 10:08 AM |
#353 |
| -
Dupe..I answered same time as Skinner, apparently. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 08:28 AM |
#306 |
| -
Here is the irony for me... |
marlakay |
Nov-13-11 11:16 PM |
#244 |
| -
I sure as hell won't be buying Herman Cain |
a simple pattern |
Nov-13-11 11:56 PM |
#254 |
| -
Just think about all the Republican donor money getting wasted on the ad buy. |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:24 AM |
#383 |
| -
It will be interesting to see if overall "donations" increase or decrease |
Duer 157099 |
Nov-13-11 11:16 PM |
#245 |
| -
Some may |
tavalon |
Nov-14-11 03:50 AM |
#269 |
| -
Just ditch the damn stars. |
azul |
Nov-13-11 11:24 PM |
#247 |
| -
Wow. |
Major Hogwash |
Nov-14-11 01:00 AM |
#261 |
| -
The Magnificent Democratic Underground will live forever. |
byronius |
Nov-14-11 02:27 AM |
#265 |
| -
thank you |
flpab |
Nov-14-11 07:36 AM |
#293 |
| -
Hey, Skinner. |
Enthusiast |
Nov-14-11 04:22 AM |
#272 |
| -
Uh ho, is that a shark in the tank? And is fonzi strapping on some skis? lol nt |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:02 AM |
#314 |
| -
Could you explain what you mean, please? |
Enthusiast |
Nov-14-11 02:48 PM |
#429 |
| -
snark. |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 07:53 PM |
#449 |
| -
He's implying that this could be the moment when DU jumped the shark. |
Leopolds Ghost |
Nov-16-11 02:52 PM |
#541 |
| -
Look what I just got introduced to: |
tavalon |
Nov-14-11 04:33 AM |
#274 |
| -
Ahh.. FR is based in Fresno. Things are more clear to me now. nt. |
harmonicon |
Nov-14-11 04:40 AM |
#276 |
| -
Allow me to offer further clarification . . . |
Le Taz Hot |
Nov-16-11 08:27 AM |
#537 |
| -
Members have built D.U. and made it valuable |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 05:18 AM |
#280 |
| -
Don't like this |
quinnox |
Nov-14-11 05:22 AM |
#283 |
| -
It really does seem kind of backwards, doesn't it? |
nolabels |
Nov-14-11 09:40 AM |
#342 |
| -
so you are basically raising the membership fee by sixty fold |
Syrinx |
Nov-14-11 06:01 AM |
#287 |
| -
sux |
Vanje |
Nov-25-11 12:14 PM |
#572 |
| -
Goodbye Star ! |
Shining Jack |
Nov-14-11 07:33 AM |
#291 |
| -
Yup. My star expires in a day or two. |
Jamastiene |
Nov-17-11 06:26 PM |
#547 |
| -
This reminds me of a Flat Tax |
sellitman |
Nov-14-11 07:41 AM |
#294 |
| -
Right here in the middle of the worst depression in 80 years, and |
loudsue |
Nov-14-11 08:15 AM |
#301 |
| -
Me, too |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 11:17 AM |
#380 |
| -
Kind of feels like we have been "NETFLIX!" |
golddigger |
Nov-14-11 08:30 AM |
#307 |
| -
doesn't it though. nt |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 08:47 AM |
#311 |
| -
Actually.... |
GoCubsGo |
Nov-14-11 09:19 AM |
#327 |
| -
I see this being more about the ads... |
Phentex |
Nov-14-11 09:47 AM |
#347 |
| -
or Hufpo |
bbgrunt |
Nov-14-11 10:13 AM |
#354 |
| -
I pay 10 a month by auto draft. I saw I'm still OK and did not read further. |
Mira |
Nov-14-11 08:44 AM |
#309 |
| -
LOL this was not meant for the board- it was |
Mira |
Nov-14-11 04:56 PM |
#439 |
| -
nt |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:01 AM |
#313 |
| -
So after dropping the bomb shell of required memberships for DU3... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:07 AM |
#318 |
| -
DU3 Membership is NOT "required." From the OP: |
in_cog_ni_to |
Nov-14-11 10:35 AM |
#356 |
| -
Yes, we can have paying members that enjoy no adds and other bells and whistles |
boston bean |
Nov-14-11 10:36 AM |
#357 |
| -
From what I read in Skinners post... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 10:56 AM |
#364 |
| -
where do you get the idea that posting in GD or PGD will be restricted to paid members? |
onenote |
Nov-14-11 11:12 AM |
#375 |
| -
It's not sufficiently outrageous unless you leap to a few conclusions. |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:29 AM |
#388 |
| -
You have that backwards |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:27 AM |
#386 |
| -
Well, it's also principle -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 12:42 PM |
#406 |
| -
However, only those with stars can be "hosts" (new term for mods) |
uppityperson |
Nov-14-11 09:50 PM |
#464 |
| -
That promises to work well. |
FloridaJudy |
Nov-15-11 07:55 AM |
#494 |
| -
But if donate now you still get membership *for a whole year* nt |
CJCRANE |
Nov-14-11 12:06 PM |
#394 |
| -
Can we see the DU accounts? |
Lenomsky |
Nov-14-11 09:16 AM |
#326 |
| -
There is a web site which says DU is worth 14 mil. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 12:08 PM |
#396 |
| -
Dude, your mods are all unpaid labor, and that is a hand out |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-14-11 09:20 AM |
#330 |
| -
I would feel a lot better about this if the "Mods" got payed. |
golddigger |
Nov-14-11 10:00 AM |
#351 |
| -
"You are not a 'real business' as long as you require unpaid labor" |
nxylas |
Nov-14-11 01:43 PM |
#418 |
| -
I intentionally avoided the plantation allusion, compelling as it |
Bluenorthwest |
Nov-14-11 02:31 PM |
#424 |
| -
Plantations were "real businesses", though |
nxylas |
Nov-14-11 02:35 PM |
#425 |
| -
College football is a real business made of free labor, |
OnyxCollie |
Nov-15-11 11:14 AM |
#506 |
| -
So you'd rather just donate to a site that tolerates "homophobic crap"? |
MerryBlooms |
Nov-15-11 03:37 PM |
#520 |
| -
After 4+ yrs unemployed, it is unlikely I will be able to give any money. |
sunwyn |
Nov-14-11 09:29 AM |
#336 |
| -
Exactly! You are the 99% and not alone. |
Lenomsky |
Nov-14-11 09:38 AM |
#341 |
| -
Right there with you... |
Javaman |
Nov-14-11 09:43 AM |
#345 |
| -
I recommend actually reading the announcement before declaring doom and gloom. |
jeff47 |
Nov-14-11 11:30 AM |
#389 |
| -
Ads .. what Ads? |
Lenomsky |
Nov-14-11 12:07 PM |
#395 |
| -
That raises the question, what constitutes a "voice" on DU. |
MilesColtrane |
Nov-14-11 01:35 PM |
#417 |
| -
I'm with you |
dana_b |
Nov-14-11 04:52 PM |
#438 |
| -
After 4+ yrs unemployed, it is unlikely I will be able to give any money. |
sunwyn |
Nov-14-11 09:31 AM |
#338 |
| -
Will our avatars disappear if we don't pay? |
Bryn |
Nov-14-11 09:45 AM |
#346 |
| -
CLASS act! +1,000,000. |
BeHereNow |
Nov-14-11 09:49 AM |
#348 |
| -
You're doing it wrong. |
Wait Wut |
Nov-14-11 10:04 AM |
#352 |
| -
Oh Noooo! Grovelbot is gonna ride off into the sunset! |
ProfessionalLeftist |
Nov-14-11 10:40 AM |
#359 |
| -
But, will Grovelbot be unemployed |
Throckmorton |
Nov-14-11 10:59 AM |
#365 |
| -
One option could be $12 quarterly, just have that where the donation was for |
RKP5637 |
Nov-14-11 11:02 AM |
#368 |
| -
Skinner the quarterly option would be good |
Marrah_G |
Nov-14-11 12:52 PM |
#412 |
| -
Mmmmmmmm, New Coke. |
Throd |
Nov-14-11 11:08 AM |
#370 |
| -
LOL!!! |
femrap |
Nov-14-11 11:12 AM |
#374 |
| -
All right, now THAT was funny! |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 02:12 PM |
#422 |
| -
IOW... the minimum yearly membership fees are going up. |
Bobbie Jo |
Nov-14-11 11:26 AM |
#384 |
| -
If you donate 5 or 10 before Dec. you will be good for 12 months. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 12:31 PM |
#399 |
| -
Thank you. |
Bobbie Jo |
Nov-14-11 12:50 PM |
# |
| -
That is the saddest banner I've ever seen. Poor Grovelbot! |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-14-11 11:38 AM |
#392 |
| -
Maybe we could take up a fund drive for his retirement! |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-14-11 12:39 PM |
#405 |
| -
he's already livin' large... just look at that coat of gold (and that ain't paint, yo!) |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-14-11 12:50 PM |
#411 |
| -
A Golden Wrench. I like that idea! |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Nov-14-11 01:20 PM |
#414 |
| -
I won't miss him. |
MilesColtrane |
Nov-14-11 01:50 PM |
#419 |
| -
Congrats on your success! Nice to know... |
InvisibleTouch |
Nov-14-11 12:37 PM |
#403 |
| -
someone better check that grovelbot's pockets on the way out... never trust a robot! |
Divine Discontent |
Nov-14-11 12:49 PM |
#410 |
| -
I've been here since 2001-my sole source of income is still SSDI. I've donated and asked others to |
bobthedrummer |
Nov-14-11 01:54 PM |
#421 |
| -
a voice of dissent |
mimitabby |
Nov-14-11 02:43 PM |
#426 |
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Skinner, is there some way to help people who can more easily |
EFerrari |
Nov-14-11 02:43 PM |
#427 |
| -
You're gonna take my money or else! |
RedCloud |
Nov-14-11 03:36 PM |
#430 |
| -
Looking for donors and recipients! |
nc4bo |
Nov-14-11 03:55 PM |
#432 |
| -
I figured you were going to retire on all of that RightHaven money. n/t |
Ian David |
Nov-14-11 03:59 PM |
#433 |
| -
How about if your monthly fee goes up by $0.05 for every person that has you on ignore? n/t |
Ian David |
Nov-14-11 04:05 PM |
#434 |
| -
You told me in ATA once that the average donation was about $10 or $15, I think. |
Bonobo |
Nov-14-11 04:44 PM |
#436 |
| -
New MANDATORY monthly fee adds up to $42 annually -- a 4-fold increase in average donation--!!! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-14-11 10:32 PM |
#476 |
| -
This is a bad idea. |
ellisonz |
Nov-14-11 05:05 PM |
#440 |
| -
In this day and age of ad blocking and popup blocking software web advertising |
totodeinhere |
Nov-14-11 08:27 PM |
#455 |
| -
That may be true... |
ellisonz |
Nov-14-11 08:43 PM |
#456 |
| -
You have been doing a wonderful job all this time. This sounds like a good approach to me. |
enough |
Nov-14-11 06:52 PM |
#445 |
| -
You got that right |
NNN0LHI |
Nov-15-11 09:51 AM |
#502 |
| -
+1...nt |
SidDithers |
Nov-15-11 10:01 AM |
#503 |
| -
Charging the poor more because they can't pony up in one lump sum... |
demmiblue |
Nov-14-11 08:08 PM |
#451 |
| -
Typically in situations like this giving a discount for paying in one lump sum is justified because |
totodeinhere |
Nov-14-11 08:18 PM |
#454 |
| -
How much does processing a payment cost? |
Union Scribe |
Nov-14-11 10:52 PM |
#483 |
| -
+1 -- |
defendandprotect |
Nov-16-11 12:36 AM |
#532 |
| -
but...but... |
SwampG8r |
Nov-14-11 10:52 PM |
#484 |
| -
I really like DU, no other site compares to this one in terms of |
akbacchus_BC |
Nov-14-11 10:56 PM |
#485 |
| -
With all due respect, Skinner, the old method was working just fine |
steve2470 |
Nov-15-11 12:05 AM |
#488 |
| -
Waiting to see if you will get a timely response. This new structure |
akbacchus_BC |
Nov-15-11 12:22 AM |
#489 |
| -
The fund drives never bothered me. They were kind of fun. |
steve2470 |
Nov-15-11 12:48 AM |
#490 |
| -
I loved the fund drives, it was an opportunity to give another DUer a star, |
akbacchus_BC |
Nov-15-11 12:55 AM |
#491 |
| -
yes, the donating spirit was very nice here ! nt |
steve2470 |
Nov-15-11 12:57 AM |
#492 |
| -
Someone asked about this in ATA |
Skinner |
Nov-15-11 09:05 AM |
#498 |
| -
So you are changing "mod" to "host" and making this vol position open only to payors? |
uppityperson |
Nov-15-11 01:57 PM |
#517 |
| -
Thanks for pinning this one, Skinner. It's been a rather frequent question, including from me. |
HopeHoops |
Nov-15-11 09:34 AM |
#500 |
| -
This Is The most Unintentionally Hilarious DU Thread Ever |
NeedleCast |
Nov-15-11 09:47 AM |
#501 |
| -
I just donated and have no intention of donating again just to get a 1-year "membership" to avoid |
Leopolds Ghost |
Nov-16-11 10:32 AM |
#538 |
| -
I mailed a donation yesterday... |
SoapBox |
Nov-15-11 12:32 PM |
#509 |
| -
That monthly charge idea worked so well for Citibank. |
Morning Dew |
Nov-15-11 06:59 PM |
#522 |
| -
And the reason why it didn't work so well |
pipi_k |
Nov-16-11 09:37 PM |
#545 |
| -
I'm glad yr giving the option of one annual payment... |
Violet_Crumble |
Nov-15-11 07:13 PM |
#523 |
| -
Agreed. |
pengillian101 |
Nov-17-11 11:37 PM |
#548 |
| -
going to miss the the |
bdamomma |
Nov-16-11 08:32 PM |
#543 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-16-11 11:32 PM |
#546 |
| -
If you want us to be "members" as opposed to "donors" |
rocktivity |
Nov-18-11 03:43 PM |
#551 |
| -
Skinner, Etc - This is an AWESOME suggestion. |
IdaBriggs |
Nov-19-11 04:07 AM |
#552 |
| -
+1 -- All equal? That sounds like small "d" democracy -- !! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-26-11 01:22 PM |
#574 |
| -
Fantastic idea! |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-26-11 01:54 PM |
#576 |
| -
Always feels good to donate to DU, but |
Politicub |
Nov-19-11 01:52 PM |
#553 |
| -
will the woo-hoo smiley still be around |
Hawaii Hiker |
Nov-20-11 12:33 PM |
#554 |
| -
I have adblock (free) so I don't see unwanted ads. |
Response |
Nov-20-11 09:35 PM |
#555 |
| -
Doncha think that little chap riding into the sunset |
dipsydoodle |
Nov-21-11 12:27 PM |
#556 |
| -
Absolutely. Wondering if he is planning to start a family - would be |
akbacchus_BC |
Nov-21-11 03:54 PM |
#557 |
| -
Everytime I see it I start singing |
dipsydoodle |
Nov-21-11 04:28 PM |
#558 |
| -
From a different era.... |
pipi_k |
Nov-26-11 09:56 AM |
#573 |
| -
Depends on who's "riding in" ---- which may be more important -- !! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-26-11 01:24 PM |
#575 |
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